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How far is Mbanza Congo from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Mbanza Congo (Mbanza Congo Airport) is 1148 miles / 1847 kilometers / 997 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) is 1621 miles / 2608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 40 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Mbanza Congo Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Mbanza Congo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Mbanza Congo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1147.775 miles
  • 1847.165 kilometers
  • 997.389 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1148.546 miles
  • 1848.405 kilometers
  • 998.059 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Lusaka to Mbanza Congo?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Mbanza Congo Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Mbanza Congo generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Mbanza Congo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY).

Airport information

Origin Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E
Destination Mbanza Congo Airport
City: Mbanza Congo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SSY
ICAO Code: FNBC
Coordinates: 6°16′11″S, 14°14′49″E